Anyone care to make predictions or rankings? I think that Providence Catholic has to be towards the top of their class.
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Providence Catholic, based on the amount of D1 recruits on the squad should be on everyones favorites list. They have a lot to live up to. Downers Grove South has a great chance if they can generate some offense to go along with their dominant pitching. Nazareth Academy has a very talented senior laden team. Those should be the top three in my eyes. No mention of top teams would be complete without St Rita. Have a funny feeling that they will have a say in things before it is all said and done. Others in the mix? I look for Warren,Stevenson,and St Laurence. Sleeper team? Palatine...came on real strong at the end of last year and is another senior dominated squad that should fare well in the MSL and beyond.
How about that perennial powerhouse Oak Park River Forest – one of the all time winningest high school baseball programs in the history of the State of Illinois?!?!?
They should win everything……….
They should win everything……….
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Yeah? What makes you so sure? What do you know 'bout that particular juggernaut?
Or are you just blowing smoke up our colonoscopy access ports?
Just kidding of course. We've got to get the gang together again.
Perhaps at an OPRF (vs. LT?) game. If it can work, let us know. Itching to do it!
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Yeah? What makes you so sure? What do you know 'bout that particular juggernaut?
Or are you just blowing smoke up our colonoscopy access ports?
Just kidding of course. We've got to get the gang together again.
Perhaps at an OPRF (vs. LT?) game. If it can work, let us know. Itching to do it!
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Strong upstate bias here, with some good reason but...
Chatham Glenwood??? Defending 3A champs and they're benefiting from a strong transfer student from my area to help replace some great seniors.
Teutopolis in 2A lost some key guys but they have such a great track record I can't believe they won't be in it at that level as well as their runner-up, Harrisburg.
I'd also keep an eye on Ottawa Marquette featuring our own biggerpapi's son in 1A.
At the 4A level, watch out for Normal West, a school that contends every year and has been churning out prospects for a while now.
Chatham Glenwood??? Defending 3A champs and they're benefiting from a strong transfer student from my area to help replace some great seniors.
Teutopolis in 2A lost some key guys but they have such a great track record I can't believe they won't be in it at that level as well as their runner-up, Harrisburg.
I'd also keep an eye on Ottawa Marquette featuring our own biggerpapi's son in 1A.
At the 4A level, watch out for Normal West, a school that contends every year and has been churning out prospects for a while now.
The two headed monster that Ottawa Marquette has certainly should give them a great chance to make a run.
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Two heads? Yes.
Monster? No.
One offense, one defense. perfect!
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Two heads? Yes.
Monster? No.
One offense, one defense. perfect!
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a lot of good teams. last years st. laurences sophomore team was very strong!! great hitting, pitching and amazing chemistry. this year's varsity; with most of the awesome team from last year returning coupled with the great sophomore team coming up.....they will be tough to beat. again, chemistry and enthusiastic coaching goes a long way.
agree st. rita!!! oh and don't forget mt. carmel and br. rice....always great teams!!
agree st. rita!!! oh and don't forget mt. carmel and br. rice....always great teams!!
No predictions--season starts in 3 wks--looking forward to some great games. Get the oppertunity to play some great programs--Andrew,Providence,Lincoln Way (East and Central), Lockport, Neuqua Valley, Joliet Catholic, Sandburg and many other terrific programs and then play programs like Plainfield North in conference. Then play in some wonderful summer tournaments--What a great life to be the parents of a 16 yo baseball player. (Oh then fall ball 
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Yes!!!! can't wait. 
gotwood,
Thats funny!! One of your best and there have been many.
Thats funny!! One of your best and there have been many.
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Thanks shortnquick.
By the way, I like your user name. I used to be short and quick, now I'm still short and not so quick.
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Thanks shortnquick.
By the way, I like your user name. I used to be short and quick, now I'm still short and not so quick.
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Hoping the weather starts to turn pretty soon. Not looking for great things out of Glenbard East so I at least hope it's not 40 and freezing rain for half the games. Looking forward to the summer travel season and hoping Mood Jr comes through the HS season strong and healthy.
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Well thanks for the heads up on that mood. But more importantly, what can we expect from their concession stand? Considering the weather, how 'bout their hot cocoa? Mini- marshmallows on request?
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- "Not looking for great things out of Glenbard East".
Well thanks for the heads up on that mood. But more importantly, what can we expect from their concession stand? Considering the weather, how 'bout their hot cocoa? Mini- marshmallows on request?
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Sorry Woody. Just my educated evaluation of our chances at making any IL HS baseball headlines this year. Not meant to say I won't love watching the kids get after it. Even though our concession stand doesn't offer the mini marshmallows on demand.
Suppose I can bring my own and I'll share them with ya if you're ever out Lombard way.
Suppose I can bring my own and I'll share them with ya if you're ever out Lombard way.
Is this what you mean by short and quick?
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That sounds good mood!
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That sounds good mood!
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Just wanted to say "Good Luck" to all the Illinois high school players this upcoming season. Look forward to try and keep up with the kids from my son's summer team.They are all Sophmores but there will be a lot of varsity playing time for most of them.
what you guys think about the defending class 1a winner westminster christian's chances in 2a now that they moved up a class? they got basically everyone back and the 2 dominant pitchers elder and perez, well three since perez throws with each hand??
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Welcome aboard the HSBBW getthatring.We're looking forward to your input!
My only thought on Westminster Christian and the Perez kid is this...I wouldn't want to go against him in a serious snowball fight. He's got twice the firepower and great backup!
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Welcome aboard the HSBBW getthatring.We're looking forward to your input!
My only thought on Westminster Christian and the Perez kid is this...I wouldn't want to go against him in a serious snowball fight. He's got twice the firepower and great backup!
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Opening day 3/23--Snow in forcast 
---- of coarse those forcast do have a tendancy to be wrong 
---- of coarse those forcast do have a tendancy to be wrong
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Northern Illinois early season batting gloves...
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Northern Illinois early season batting gloves...
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3 top level teams I see in the supersectionals that will likely funnel thru IBC.
1A. Ottawa Marquette, can't even think of a #2 worth mentioning.
2A. Westminister Christian with their two studs, but not sure they can score enough runs in 2A. Also like Herscher a lot, return their top 4 pitchers from last years Elite 8 team.
1A. Ottawa Marquette, can't even think of a #2 worth mentioning.
2A. Westminister Christian with their two studs, but not sure they can score enough runs in 2A. Also like Herscher a lot, return their top 4 pitchers from last years Elite 8 team.